pet adoption

This is the seventh year in a row that NBC and Telemundo 48 have teamed up to help find animals their forever homes. More than 600,000 pets have been adopted since 2015 and as Thom Jensen reports, the Bay Area has done its part bringing hundreds of sheltered dogs and cats into their homes once again this year.

Lindsey Yang, 16, says she was told adopting a pet saved two lives: the one rescued, and the animal that takes its place in the shelter. In her case, it turned out to be three.

Lindsey Yang, 16, says she was told adopting a pet saved two lives: the one rescued, and the animal that takes its place in the shelter. In her case, it turned out to be three.

The Santa Clara County Animal Services Shelter in San Martin opened in February and this month is their first time participating in Clear the Shelters.  The 37,000 square foot facility is described as an extreme upgrade, with state-of-the-art dog dorms, large play areas, and places to interact with your new animal.  “We put a ton of thought into thinking about…

All month long, NBC Bay Area is partnering with local animal shelters to help find forever-homes for pets. Ian Cull profiles a state-of-the-art, new shelter in the South Bay which employees say is the best facility in the nation.

Pet adoptions do not only help animals find forever homes, but they can also help make humans happier.

Reality star Lisa Vanderpump shares her advice for those considering adopting a pet: “Make sure you’re equipped to deal with the dog’s needs.”

Ever wonder what a big-time Warriors’ player is doing when he’s not dribbling down the court? He’s cuddling kittens! James Wiseman popped over to San Francisco Animal Care and Control Tuesday afternoon and adopted two kittens.

When picking out a new pet at a shelter, you may see a sign that says “bonded pair.” What does it mean?

Pet adoptions spiked last year, with many people stuck at home looking for a lockdown buddy. But now those pets are getting returned with owners going back to work. Plus, returning to the office led to fewer households that could foster pets, putting further stress on rescue agencies.

The Bidens’ cat will be the first to live in the White House since George W. Bush’s family cat, India

The Helen Woodward Animal Center has announced that it is seeking the perfect families to adopt a couple of overweight and adorable pets in hopes they can help them maintain a healthy diet and exercise.

Have you ever heard of a Chihuahua described as a “haunted Victorian child”? What about a “Chucky doll in a dog’s body”? Well, now you have! A tweet about a “demonic Chihuahua” named Prancer who is up for adoption has gone viral on Twitter due to the brutally honest description written by his foster owner of what potential adopters could expect...

When human contact was in short supply last year droves of Americans turned to their local shelters and adopted pets. But your office is now making plans to bring its employees back together under one roof. Try explaining that to the new dog or cat that’s been spoiled rotten by your presence.

During the pandemic, many turned to Bay Area shelters like Pets in Need in Redwood City.

During the pandemic, many turned to Bay Area shelters like Pets in Need in Redwood City.

‘Modern Family’s Ariel Winter wasn’t the only star present for today’s photoshoot with Charlie Nunn Photography for Wags and Walks Rescue. Meet Ophelia the Pitbull Mix—she’s sweet, cuddly, and currently up for adoption! Who could say no to that face? Kim’s taking us behind the scenes of their photoshoot to help deserving rescue pups find their fur-ever homes. Tune in...

There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...

The “Queer Eye” star reveals what he’s learned after adopting a dog amid the pandemic.

Join NBC Bay Area’s Marcus Washington in Berkeley on Saturday, August 29 for a Clear the Shelters adoption event! Berkeley Humane is hosting onsite kitten adoptions along with low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats. Meet Berkeley Humane’s adoptable kittens in the Mobile Adoption Center (MAC) starting at 10 am. We will be following social-distancing protocols. Please wear a face mask…